Chapter 119

Aria's POV Aiden lowered his head, his lips brushing against mine—so lightly it felt like a feather. Looking down at me with those intense dark eyes, he murmured, "Good to hear that." It was such a brief touch, but it sent my heart fluttering wildly. By the time I processed what had happened, the sensation was gone. Did Aiden just kiss me? In front of all these people? With everyone watching? I could feel dozens of eyes on us as people started whispering about Aiden and me. The curious stares grew more obvious by the second, making me increasingly uncomfortable. Instinctively, I moved closer to Aiden, feeling his warmth radiating through our clothes. "It's getting hot in here," I murmured, suddenly feeling flushed. Aiden glanced at me with those piercing eyes. "Is it?" I couldn't hold his gaze, feeling weirdly guilty as I looked away. That's when I spotted a familiar face across the room. "Hey, isn't that your friend over there?" I pointed out, desperate for any distraction. Aiden foll